Wed - Spreen - Absolute Kickboxing

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Hi Everyone,

I did Absolute Kickboxing with Spreen today.

It is a CIA workout (# 2705???). This one has some

interesting workout options on it. There is a

straighforward kickboxing section and also a " combat

interval " section that uses a body bar for various

" stick fighting " type moves. The workout can be done

in a variety of ways - do both sections together, do

only one of the sections, or do it as an

interval/circuit style workout (alternating straight

kickboxing sections with combat interval sections).

There are several " pre-mixes " on the DVD that allow

for these options. Today, I did the workout in

" order " - meaning, warm-up, cardio kickboxing,

kickboxing cool-down, combat intervals, core (which I

skipped today), stretch.

I actually had to skip the core section today b/c I

ran out of time - but I felt that my core got a good

workout during the kickboxing sections and

particularly the combat interval sections. I will

likely add the core work on to tomorrow's workout in

lieu of Ab Ripper X.

The warm-up is quite good and really gets you going.

The kickboxing section was good - but I didn't find it

terribly intense aerobic-wise. I think with a second

run through I can put more into it, but it doesn't

have the intensity of some of my other kickboxing

workouts. Weighted gloves may help, too. It doesn't

take up a whole lot of space, if you're space

challenged.

The kickboxing cool down is a nice little loosening-up

session along with some balance challenges. The

combat interval section is really fun and different.

recommends nothing heavier than a 9 lb bar,

and I agree. I actually alternated between my Amped

Bar (3 lbs) and my Firm Sculpting Stick (8lbs). The

Amped bar felt too light at times, but I like the

length of the smaller bar as I'm not afraid of

smacking a lamp or anything else that may be in my

space (I may pull the " twigs " off my sculpting stick

next time). For some of the moves a full length bar

is needed, although I suppose you can challenge your

balance and not use the bar for those sections. I'm

glad to have found another use for my Amped bar,

though and I'm happy with the functional core workout

that I got doing this section.

I did skip core - but hopefully tomorrow I'll fit that

in. Looks to be a combo of standing and seated ab

work using light weights.

The stretch was good - mostly lower body - the

stretches were held for a decent amount of time,

although I did pause the DVD to hold them for even

longer. My hips/back were pretty tight after this

workout.

Overall I'd give it a B/B+ for intensity but an A for

fun...

Take care,

Donna

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